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A rectangular foundation (9x6 ft) carrying an axial load of 350 Kips is constructed on the soil profile shown below. Det
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A rectangular foundation (9x6 ft) carrying an axial load of 350 Kips is constructed on the soil profile shown below. Determine: 350 kips 3ft 2ft dry sand GWT Y4110 Pef 5ft sand Year -115 Pef NC Clay 10ft C-0.32;C -0.06 Y-119 Pcf C, 4.5x10 cm/sec 2ft Coarse sand a) The initial total stress, effective stress, and pore water pressure at the middle of the clay layer (Normally Consolidated) before construction of the foundation. b) The increase in the vertical stress (under the center of the foundation) in the clay layer caused by construction of the foundation (Use the weighted average method) c) The final consolidation settlement of the clay layer caused by construction of the foundation (Use the weighted average method) d) The settlement of the clay layer after 2 years e) The degree of consolidation at the middle of clay layer after 4 years f) How long it takes for the clay layer to reach 95% degree of consolidation?